Concept information
Preferred term
START
Definition
- The Global Change SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training (START), through the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), the International Geosphere-Biospehere Program (IGBP), and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP), has developed the concept of a global system of regional networks of institutions. The START mission is: To develop a system of regional networks of collaborating scientists and institutions: - to conduct research on regional aspects of global change - to assess the causes and impacts of regional global change, - and to provide relevant information to policy makers and governments To enhance scientific capacity in developing countries by strengthening and connecting existing institutions, by training global change scientists and by providing them with improved and enhanced access to data, communication technology and research results. To help mobilize the resources required to augment existing global change scientific capabilities infrastructure and activities in developing countries. START has established a network of Regional Research Networks (RRN), with affiliated Regional Research Sites (RRS) and at least one Regional Research Center (RRC). Direction and oversight for START is provided by the START Scientific Steering Committee (START-SSC). The START-SSC also serves to provide an informal forum for discussions between governmental and non-governmental initiatives. Members of the START-SSC include scientists associated to its three sponsoring programmes (IGBP, WCRP, and IHDP) as well as individuals connected with national, multilateral and intergovernmental bodies. For example, members of the START-SSC are affiliated with components of the UN systems, the International Group of Funding Agencies (IGFA), the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), the European Network for Research in Global Change (ENRICH) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The development of the various START regional networks is guided by regional START committees comprised of scientists and representatives of appropriate national and regional-level bodies. The International START Secretariat, located in Washington, DC, is responsible for the implementation and development of START research networks. Contact: ------- International START Secretariat 2000 Florida Avenue, N.W. - Suite 200 Washington, DC 20009 USA Phone: 202/462-2213 Fax: 202/457-5859 Email: start@dis.start.org URL: "http://www.start.org" URL: "http://dis.start.org" (en)
Broader concept
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URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/222195a6-1f14-47a6-816a-4bde7e74d8f5
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